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Zune 30 vs Zune 80
<p><a href="http://mobilitysite.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/image26.png" atomicselection="true"><img height="331" alt="image" src="http://mobilitysite.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/image-thumb26.png" width="438"/></a> </p><p>What are the benefits of upgrading to a Zune 80 from a Zune 30?</p> <p>Benefits of upgrading: </p> <ul> <li>A glass screen. This means less scratches. The 3.2 inch screen is bigger. The whole unit is also shinier because of the glass. </li><li>The zune Pad (squircle) Touch-sensitivity is faster and may be easier for some people </li><li>You get higher quality headphones. </li><li>It's thinner and lighter, and has more storage. If you've filled your Zune 30 with music from your Zune pass, then a Zune 80 may help </li><li>It has the buttons made a little differently. </li><li>Even with new firmware, Zune 30 will not support native h.264/mpg4 codecs(must transcode) or 640x480 TV output, while the Zune 80 does </li><li>Zune Pad supports both Touch and Tactile feedback. It's the best of both worlds! The touch sensitivity can also be turned off via the Settings menu.</li></ul> <p>Now those are the benefits. Here are some of the downsides to upgrading: </p><p><a></a> <ul> <li>The glass screen can probably crack. I've seen this in pictures of Iphones, which are also glass. I hope Microsoft uses stronger glass than what Apple has been using </li><li>It's a little more expensive than a Zune 30 </li><li>The bigger the screen, the easier it is to accidentally break it. </li><li>If you are a current zune 30 owner with many accessories, they will all work with the zune 80, but they may not match as well.</li></ul> </p><p>Source: c<a title="" href="http://www.cliczune.com/2007/10/zune-30-vs-zune.html">liczune</a></p> <p>[Editor's Note: I'll be getting one, will you? ~ Susan]</p><P><P><a href="http://mobilitysite.com/?p=7478">View Original Blog Post</a>
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